Chapter 3 Project 2: The Benefits of Bacteria Poster Bacteria often get a bad rap! Create an A3 size poster that tells the “good” story about these microorganisms. Research ONE of the following topics regarding bacteria:
Cyanobacteria (a.k.a. blue-green bacteria or blue-green algae) (pp.63-64)
Food and industry (p.70): e.g. Streptococcus lactis (buttermilk), Bacillus lactis (sauerkraut)
Your A3 size poster must include the following: □Your name(s) and date □Title: e.g. “Most Beneficial Bacteria” (be creative) □The name(s) of your bacteria or bacterium (you can add humor, e.g., Crazy Cyanobacteria). □A large mug shot (picture or drawing) of your bacterium (about ¼ of your poster) □A brief description of your bacteria/bacterium, including: □Shape (bacilli, cocci or spirilla) □Motility: how does it move? □How does it reproduce (must be detailed)? oDescribe why reproduction is important for your bacteria oAsexual or sexual reproduction? Describe in detail oDescribe 2-3 advantageous of how your bacteria reproduce □How does it obtain food and energy (e.g. aerobic or anaerobic)? □Classification (Taxonomy): □What kingdom does it belong to (Archaebacteria or Eubacteria)? □What major group does it belong to (producer or consumer)? □Ecology: □Habitat: Where is its favourite hangout (where does it live)? □What important ecological role(s) does it play (if any)? □Explain the benefits of your bacteria or bacterium (e.g., yogurt helper) Research: Use your textbook and the internet. These additional websites will also help you complete your poster:
Bacteria often get a bad rap! Create an A3 size poster that tells the “good” story about these microorganisms. Research ONE of the following topics regarding bacteria:
- Cyanobacteria (a.k.a. blue-green bacteria or blue-green algae) (pp.63-64)
http://www.microbeworld.org/resources/gallery_02_cyan.htmhttp://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/zwpmain.html#cyanobacteria
- Methanogens (pp.65 and 70)
http://www.microbeworld.org/resources/gallery_04_meth.htmhttp://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/zqq01025.html
- Health: medicine, digestion, etc (p.67): e.g. Bacillus (antibiotics p.67), Lactobacillus and Escherichia coli (digestion)
http://www.microbeworld.org/resources/gallery_03_ecoli.htmYour A3 size poster must include the following:
□ Your name(s) and date
□ Title: e.g. “Most Beneficial Bacteria” (be creative)
□ The name(s) of your bacteria or bacterium (you can add humor, e.g., Crazy Cyanobacteria).
□ A large mug shot (picture or drawing) of your bacterium (about ¼ of your poster)
□ A brief description of your bacteria/bacterium, including:
□ Shape (bacilli, cocci or spirilla)
□ Motility: how does it move?
□ How does it reproduce (must be detailed)?
o Describe why reproduction is important for your bacteria
o Asexual or sexual reproduction? Describe in detail
o Describe 2-3 advantageous of how your bacteria reproduce
□ How does it obtain food and energy (e.g. aerobic or anaerobic)?
□ Classification (Taxonomy):
□ What kingdom does it belong to (Archaebacteria or Eubacteria)?
□ What major group does it belong to (producer or consumer)?
□ Ecology:
□ Habitat: Where is its favourite hangout (where does it live)?
□ What important ecological role(s) does it play (if any)?
□ Explain the benefits of your bacteria or bacterium (e.g., yogurt helper)
Research: Use your textbook and the internet. These additional websites will also help you complete your poster:
- National Geographic (Bacteria primer): http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0010/bacteria/
- Microbe World: http://www.microbeworld.org/resources/gallery.aspx
http://www.microbeworld.org/microbes/bacteria/default.aspx- Excellent collection of electron-microscopic pictures, by bacterial species name or keywords: http://www.denniskunkel.com/index.php
- The Microbe Zoo: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/index.html
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/